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Reviving an 82 GS1100GK

It's a slow moving project, that's for sure.

I ordered some green "dyna coils" that turned out to be fake knock offs of the real thing. It's taken two months to dispute a claim and return them. The seller, Aliexpress, wouldn't let me return them so I went through PayPal and files a claim. Still waiting but at least it's in process.

I also had a setback stripping the old sealer out of the tank. Will wind up repainting it after getting the new liner inside. I've had a Por15 kit in the cabinet for five years. If it's any good I'll use it.

last weekend was supposed to be electrical work. The new (used) SH775 regulator has been here waiting. The weather was just too nice to stay inside though. Looks like winter is finally here to motivate me as the fairing on the GK sure would be nice now. Oh, I grabbed a set of hippo hands from a craigslist seller for $10. Can't wait to try them. Hands have been the hardest part to keep warm without fiddling with wired heated glove liners.

I'll update this thread when I can actually do something productive haha.
 
Rob S. said:
Just like the bike itself! :rolleyes:

Sorry, just couldn't resist. You set 'em up, I knock 'em over!
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​​I shoulda seen that coming. LOL

Here's a great review video comparing the G and E models
. I haven't ridden an E so can't personally attest to which is faster. Is there really that much difference? Seems to me there's maybe one second difference in the ? mile, with the E being in the 10's and the G in the 11's. Top speeds, the E pulls away about 20 mph faster, but after the E's 5 gallon tank is empty the G keeps going to the next town for gas. 120 doesn't feel much different than 140. In fact I'd suspect the vibrations of the E at those speeds will put your hands to sleep in just a few minutes.

What it really boils down as far as performance is who is riding, where are they riding (track or street) and which one do they enjoy looking at more. I love my G's whether bagged with fairing or naked.
 
I never thought of comparing a "GK" to an "E". Seems knid'f like comparing a speed boat to a dune buggy. 2 totally different machines designed for 2 totally different purposed and 2 totally different types of riding... About the only thing similar, they both have 2 wheels
 
I haven't watched that whole video yet, it started with too much fluff. Plus, I believe, misinformation. 'Similar engines, just two valve versus four valve'? I was under the impression they are completely different engines. Plus 'similar frames, two discs up front' etc.? Fluffity fluff.

There is a big difference between 120 mph and 140 mph. (Approx. 20 mph) :rolleyes:
 
1 sec @ 100 mph. is 146', or appx. 20 bike length's, behind... but the GK will be waay ahead if you figure on what the GK was designed for, long range, smooth, luxury touring with plenty of luggage.
 
I'm getting time here and there to focus on the GK, finally! Ordered a few things from ebay and Cycle-Re-cycle. Not to mention other bits here and there that have waited patiently for me. Also grabbed a 2lb package of citric acid to de-rust the tank. Hoping the Por-15 has not expired sitting on my shelf.

With temps in the triple digits in my garage and stuff strewn about everywhere, I had to get a few things in order. First was a little window mount AC that's been sitting on the shelf for two years. I don't have a window to mount it in so I cut through the wall leading to the side yard and stuck it there. It's been over 100 degrees outside and now stays a comfy 89 to 91 inside. Less than miserable at least...

20260728_155043 by Roger, on Flickr

20260728_164118 by Roger, on Flickr


I picked up some Honda coils that @Grimly suggested a while back. Got those mounted yesterday. Stock coils are a bit wider so I adjusted the mounts to accomodate them.

20260808_161630 by Roger, on Flickr

I'm moving through electrical stuff while searching for new decal set for the tank. It's still heartbreaking that the perfect paint job was trashed trying to remove the failed liner. That was probably inevitable though from what I've heard. I found a llocal guy that does custom decals. Fingers crosssed that he'll be able to come up with something close to original pin striping.
 
Roger, if you still have remnants of that old liner in the tank, just do what Chuck Hahn suggested and start a fire pit to cook it out.

I think Ron(Suzukiguy) has also done that. Could even cook it on top of a charcoal grill.

Hope this helps.
 
alke46 said:
Roger, if you still have remnants of that old liner in the tank, just do what Chuck Hahn suggested and start a fire pit to cook it out.

I think Ron(Suzukiguy) has also done that. Could even cook it on top of a charcoal grill.

Hope this helps.
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Thanks, Larry.
It's been so blasted hot, I'll bet wrapping the tank in a black trashbag and leaving it on the seat of my truck for a day would blister up the paint like a heat gun. LOL

I've been looking through posts from @chuck hahn getting ideas and that grilling approach sounds good to me. Cheaper than filling the tank with acetone and less hassle than trying to dispose of it afterwards.
 
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